7 Famous Knights of the Middle Ages
Medieval knights were among the celebrities of their day – warriors, leaders, and scholars. They became figures of romance and inspiration, giving them a special…
“Too Soon” Documentary Explores Holocaust Humor
How should we feel about jokes about the Holocaust? That is the question posed by the new documentary The Last Laugh. The film includes interviews…
Irish Diplomat One of the First to Recognize the Danger of Hitler, says New Biography
One of the first people outside of Germany to recognize the danger in Adolf Hitler’s speeches was a young Irish student, according to a new…
Soldiers throughout History Have Relied on Drugs before Entering Battle
Drugs have been administered to soldiers in nearly every major war around the globe. They make soldiers more effective at killing the enemy. Many people…
When Caesar Lost to Pompey – The Battle of Dyrrhachium
The Battle of Dyrrhachium was one of the greatest risks taken by Julius Caesar in his war with Gnaeus Pompey, who was allied with almost…
The wounded Arkansas NFL Legend who saved his Battalion’s Position
The world of sports is often said to serve as but a shadow or reflection of war. There are physical rigors, stressful scenarios, and often…
Battle of Chawinda – Graveyard Of Indian Tanks – The Largest Tank Battle since WWII
India and Pakistan had been at war, covertly or overtly, since the latter was carved out of the Indian subcontinent on the 14th August 1947.…
The Battle of Grytviken – When A Lone Sniper Turned The Tide Of Battle On A Warship – By Martin K.A. Morgan
In 1982, Argentina and the United Kingdom fought one another in the South Atlantic in a war that briefly thrust the political fate of the…
American Airmen Who Fought for France in WWI Are Celebrated 100 Years Later
In Marnes-la-Coquette, just outside of Paris, a slew of jets and vintage aircraft were unleashed across the sky last month in a display in honor…
Victory Day is Still a Big Deal in Russia
The anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany is not something of which most Americans take note. But for Russians like Pavel Elfimov, it’s one…
WARBIRD FACTORY – Review by Mark Barnes
Apparently printed books are making a comeback because, although digital is more convenient and often cheaper, it just isn’t the same. I saw a post…
4 Reasons Why Rome Fell (Or Did It Ever Fall?)
The Fall of Rome is a heavily debated topic with an extraordinary range of theories as to how such a great power ultimately fell, and…